The document outlines 5 common problems with co-op game design and possible solutions: 1) Knowledge mismatch between players can make the game less fun; the solution is to encourage players to keep some information private. 2) Skill mismatches between highly skilled and less skilled players can also make the game less fun; balancing rewards for all skill levels can help. 3) Public humiliation of weaker players should be avoided by ensuring a minimum skill rating so players are not too discouraged. 4) Players may feel like they lose their sense of being the protagonist; customization options can help players feel differentiated. 5) Toxic players, or "jerks," can ruin cooperation; players should be able to

1. 5 problems with co-op game design
(and possible solutions)
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2. Problem 1: Knowledge Mismatch
? It is boring..
? !
game
? ? -It is strategic game.
-but, if one player knows a lot more
Than the other, this becomes less fun
? Than playing alone.
-SO, you think concept of
“Secret Information” from board game.
-encourage or require players to keep
Some information back
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3. Problem 2: Skill Mismatch
Lv: ★★★☆☆
Lv: ★★★★★ It is boring..
Lv: ★★☆☆☆ game -When someone is better than you in skill,
that is even less fun.
-SO, let players play together, but whoever wins
-balancing this between hardcore & casual players
Lv: ★★☆☆☆ --> The solution that rewarded both groups was
Lv: ★★★☆☆
two tiers of rewards
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4. Problem 3: Public Humiliation
Lv: ★★★★★ beginner
Lv: ★★★★☆ game
-They just want to be left alone because they
Lv: ★★★★★ find the idea of making mistakes in front of others
-so, we made sure there was a minimum rating
Lv: ★★★★☆
so no matter what, u couldn’t be too discouraged.
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5. Problem 4: No Protagonist
game
-U’re not the protagonist anymore.
-a lot of developers don't consider
other forms of customization
->allows players to differentiate themselves
And their behaviors from others.
Real
world
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6. Problem 5: Jerks
-They're not always nice to each other, even when you want them to be.
-Without the ability to trust someone else with everything, you won't truly cooperate.
-You can choose who to trust; if they choose to grief you, that was your mistake
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7. Thank-u!!
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olutions.php
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